>From: philmguy@wwa.com
>Subject: Kitchen Aid advice kneaded
>Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 01:52:29 -0700
>I'm happy to be the owner of a new Kitchen Aid mixer, but I'm wondering
>about the length of time dough should be kneaded with the dough hook.
~
>I've always hand kneaded about 15 minutes and would think something
>approaching that would be reasonable with the Kitchen Aid, too.
>
>I'd appreciate advice from the Kitchen Aid owners out there.
i usually knead dough for 5 or 6 minutes. best thing is to feel it (after
stopping the mixer) and see if it feels right to you.
it oughta feel like it does after 15 minutes of hand kneading.
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